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Europe set for 11% rise in tourist spending, WTTC report says

MADRID, Spain: Europe's tourism sector is poised for a strong 2025, with international visitor spending projected to grow by 11 percent and reach US$838 billion, according to a new report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). France and Spain are expected to lead the surge, with record-breaking tourist numbers on the horizon.

In contrast, the WTTC predicts a seven pe

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-VOLLEYBALL-VNL-BELGIUM VS THAILAND (CN)

(250605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Natthanicha Jaisaen (2nd R) and Thatdao Nuekjang (1st R) of Thailand block the ball during the Pool 3 match between Belgium and Thailand at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, June 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Belgium: All-party delegation engages with various segments of society to convey India's stance against terrorism

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): The all-party delegation, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, engaged with several quarters of the society in Belgium to convey India's stance against terrorism, the details of which were shared by the Embassy of India in Brussels on Wednesday.

According to the Embassy, the delegation, which is visiting Brussels, was received by Ambassador Saurabh Kumar upon arrival at the Airport on Jun

"Terror aid must end": Ravi Shankar Prasad asks EU to hold Pakistan accountable

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, leading an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, emphasised the need for the global community to hold Pakistan accountable for sponsoring terrorism during a meeting with Christel Schaldemose, Vice-President of the European Parliament in charge of Asia.

'The Vice-President of the European Parliament heard us... We conveyed to her the situation in I

All-party delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad meets EU Vice-President to strengthen ties, discuss terrorism

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad met with Christel Schaldemose, Vice-President of the European Parliament in charge of Asia, during their visit to Brussels.

The Indian Embassy in Belgium and Luxembourg said, 'All-Party Parliamentary delegation had a productive and constructive meeting with Ms. Christel Schaldemose, Vice-President of t

EU must tell Pakistan to end terror cycle: Former Union Minister MJ Akbar

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): Former Union Minister MJ Akbar urged the European Union to reject mediation efforts and take a firm stand against Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism.

He said, 'The principal message that we conveyed was that all talk of mediation is irrelevant. The only thing that the EU should do is to tell Pakistan in no uncertain terms that it must end the cycle of barbarism of vio

Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Museum of the Future

DUBAI, 5th June 2025 (WAM) -- The Museum of the Future welcomed Maxime Prevot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation in the Kingdom of Belgium, during his official visit to the UAE, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by the Executive Director of the Museum of the Future, Majed Al Mansoori

Explainer: Who is Poland's President-elect Karol Nawrocki and what does his election mean?

WARSAW, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian with no prior political experience, has been elected as Poland's next president -- a result seen as a symbolic victory for the nationalist right and a potential check on the country's liberal reform agenda.

Though officially running as an independent, Nawrocki was endorsed by the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party and defeated liberal Warsaw

All-party delegation interacts with members of European Parliament

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad interacted with the Members of European Parliament (MEPs) from the delegation for relations with India, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Security and Defence. The delegation is visiting key global capitals to refocus attention on terrorism following Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for

All-party delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad interacts with Brussels-based think tanks; discusses Op Sindoor

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad interacted with Brussels-based think tanks and deliberated on the wide-ranging menace of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism directed against India.

In a post on X, the official handle of India in Belgium posted, 'Insightful interaction with leading Brussels-based think tanks. The members of the All-Party Parliame

"Unanimity in support for action against terrorism": Ravi Shankar Prasad in Belgium

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, leading an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation as part of India's big diplomatic outreach to refocus attention on terrorism in the wake of Operation Sindoor, said that there has to be a 'collective resolve' in the fight against terrorism, for human values, democracy, and humanity.

After the delegation meets with the Members of European Parliament

EU allows members to spend Covid cash on arming Kiev - Politico

Brussels has loosened conditions for using the remaining 335 billion in the pandemic recovery fund

The European Commission has allowed member states to redirect funds they have struggled to claim from the joint pandemic recovery pot for national development projects into bloc-wide security and defens

"We have a common interest in fighting against terrorism all over world": Member of European Parliament

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad interacted with the Members of European Parliament (MEPs) from the delegation for relations with India, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Security and Defence. The delegation is visiting key global capitals to refocus attention on terrorism following Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for

"If terrorism is at India's doorstep today, it could be at doorstep of another country sooner or later": All-party delegation in Belgium

Brussels [Belgium], June 5 (ANI): All-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad interacted with the MEPs from the Delegation for Relations with India, Foreign Affairs Committee, and Security and Defence in Belgium. The delegation is visiting key global capitals to highlight india's stand on terrorism.

BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari told ANI that today India is fighting terrorism in different forms.

"Good conversation but not conversation that will lead to immediate peace": Trump after talks with Putin

Washington, DC [US], June 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and discussed Ukraine's attack on Russia's docked airplanes and various other attacks that have been taking place by both sides.

Trump said that his conversation with Putin was 'good' but 'not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace.' He said that Putin 'very strongly' said